Mate in 2: queen to b3 (g3)
li-06ti3Puzzle rating: 1931Theme: Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Mate in 2: the first move creates an unstoppable threat, the second delivers mate.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
22. Qb3+ Qd5 23. Qxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qd5, then Qxd5# and it is mate.
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